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A small university and knowledge-based development: a case of Northern Iceland

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  • Ingi Runar Edvardsson

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The aim of this paper is to outline the progress of the University of Akureyri and its effect on regional development in Northern Iceland during the period of 1987-2012. A case study methodology was used, drawing upon historical material, official sources, and interviews. The main findings are that the university has greatly stimulated knowledge-based development in Northern Iceland. It has enhanced regional innovation dynamism by strengthening human, relational, structural and social capital of the area. This paper has drawn attention to diverse positive effects of a small university with regard to regional- and knowledge-based development. As such, it might serve as a catalyst for further research in this area.

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  • Ingi Runar Edvardsson, 2014. "A small university and knowledge-based development: a case of Northern Iceland," International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 5(2), pages 131-151.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijkbde:v:5:y:2014:i:2:p:131-151
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    1. Tan Yigitcanlar & Ingi Runar Edvardsson & Hjalti Johannesson & Md Kamruzzaman & Giuseppe Ioppolo & Surabhi Pancholi, 2017. "Knowledge-based development dynamics in less favoured regions: insights from Australian and Icelandic university towns," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(12), pages 2272-2292, December.
    2. Svetlana Panikarova & Maxim Vlasov & Ivan Boyko, 2017. "Assessing Research Productivity in University Environment: Institutional Approach," Journal of Information & Knowledge Management (JIKM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 16(02), pages 1-12, June.

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